Acting
MARS
MARS (they/them) is an award-winning actor, writer & producer. As a child, MARS & their family immigrated to Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, as Jewish refugees from Russia. Dedicated to smashing the patriarchy, MARS Co-Founded Besties Make Movies. MARS has received several Best Actress nominations for their work in the award-winning short film JONES. Their film 2 WEEKS about asexuality premiered at th…
Known For
Ramona at Midlife · 2023Ramona at Midlife
★ 6.02023
MovieComedyDrama
A single mother and former Literary It Girl discovers that her unflattering current reality is the subject of a hot filmmaker’s newest project.
A NY Thing · 2009A NY Thing
★ 3.42009
MovieComedyRomance
Masquerading as another man, Antoine flies to New York for a three-day stay and promptly falls in love with Alice, who's dating someone else. When that doesn't work out for him, Antoine turns to the city itself for inspiration.
Big Exit · 2020Big Exit
2020
MovieDramaCrime
After witnessing a violent crime, Elizabeth faces a dilemma, to bury what she knows or speak out. In the days that follow Elizabeth struggles to come to terms with the burden of responsibility and new challenges at work.
The Incoherents · 2019The Incoherents
★ 5.52019
MovieComedy
Four forty-somethings each mired in some sort of mid life malaise reunite their 90's indie rock band.
Triple Threat · 2020Triple Threat
★ 6.02020
MovieDrama
Close friendships are slowly pulled apart as a once shared dream is abandoned by one in favor of fatherhood.
Engaged · 2019Engaged
★ 1.02019
MovieDrama
Darren keeps trying - and failing - to propose to his boyfriend Elliot. When their relationship is called into an uncomfortable spotlight during someone else's outrageous engagement party, Darren realizes he actually might be self-sabotaging himself due to unresolved insecurities about his sexuality.
Queen of Magic · 2024Queen of Magic
★ 10.02024
Movie
Addison Ellery sets out in Brooklyn to follow her dreams of being a magician during the 1890s. After being rejected by theater after theater, because “There ain’t no lady magicians,” Addison decides to don a new persona, The Amazing Ace. With coattails and a dedicated assistant at her side, Addison is determined to defy the odds and prove that there are, in fact, lady magicians.
Landing Up · 2018Landing Up
★ 4.82018
MovieDrama
When a young woman finds herself living life on the streets she learns the art of picking up men to put a roof over her head. But when she meets the guy of her dreams her secret threatens to ruin their perfect relationship.
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A NY Thing · 2009A NY Thing
★ 3.42009
MovieComedyRomance
Masquerading as another man, Antoine flies to New York for a three-day stay and promptly falls in love with Alice, who's dating someone else. When that doesn't work out for him, Antoine turns to the city itself for inspiration.
Girlfriend (as Margarita Zhitnikova)
